WINNEBAGO VISTA 2016: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V866000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO VISTA 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-12 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2014-08-01 - 2015-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1253

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.